| | Arcata, CA | Joshua Tree, CA | United States |
| Overall | 108.0 | 118.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.7 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Health | 117.7 | 91.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 136.4 | 102.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $444,300 | $424,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,840.0% | 10,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.2 | 115.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.1 | 110.6 | 100 |
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Pros:
Nature hikes
Cons:
One of highest crime rates in the nation.
Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs)
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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you?
- You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year.
- Chilly More
I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is More
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Reviews for Joshua Tree 
3 Reviews
1973 - 1987 Like any small town certain families have more pull. This was the case for what seem to even narrow more down to schools like Salazar & Dubose. It seemed More
went to crossroads, a local restaurant in town, and ran across some folks who are relocating to joshua tree from south carolina. they were in town to go to the art More
Just 45 minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree is 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the low desert, and is the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. The city itself it tiny, More
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